Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 (2024)

Gifng scores
Gifng score65
Performance64
Battery60
Display46
Portability & build100
Graphics48
Memory & storage70
Features66
Price
Best price today₹80,990
Usual price₹76,999
Launch price₹79,563
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
GraphicsIntel Arc 7-Core iGPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen
Size16"
PanelIPS, 1920x1200
Refresh rate60 Hz
Brightness300 nits
Battery
Battery57 Wh
Battery test11 h (LaptopMedia video playback at 180 nits (14AHP9, Ryzen 5 8645HS, IPS))
Charger65 W
Build
Weight1.45 kg
Thickness16.9 mm
Versions sold5
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p (FHD, IR on some versions), privacy shutter
Speakersdual
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 2× USB-A, HDMI 1.4b, SD card, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211), Bluetooth 5.2
Other
CoolingQuiet: about 33 dB(A) in battery-saving mode up to 42 dB(A) at maximum performance (Notebookcheck); LaptopMedia found the AMD version quiet even under long full load
Warranty1 year
ColoursCloud Grey
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Deep blacks and very wide colour range on the OLED
  • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
  • Strong everyday speed for its class, and the Arc graphics punch above their weight
  • Fast storage
Cons
  • Reflective glossy screen
  • Low-frequency PWM may bother sensitive eyes
  • Slow 5 Gbps USB-C and old HDMI 1.4b
  • 16GB memory can never be upgraded

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